Lycanroc-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lycanroc-GX from the Guardians Rising set is a striking Rare Rainbow card with a robust 200 HP. Its ability, Bloodthirsty Eyes, pairs perfectly with the hard-hitting Claw Slash attack, making it a notable addition for collectors. This card is numbered 156 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Bloodthirsty Eyes — allows switching one of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon when evolving Lycanroc-GX from your hand.
• Attacks:
• Claw Slash: 110 damage (cost: Fighting + 2 Colorless)
• Dangerous Rogue-GX: 50 damage times the number of opponent’s Benched Pokémon (cost: Fighting + Colorless; GX attack limit applies)
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Guardians Rising set, card number 156, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It is a Rare Rainbow variant, which is typically more sought after for its shimmering foil effect.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “sm2” and card number “156”. The card’s rarity is Rare Rainbow, and it features the Fighting type symbol prominently.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its GX attack, Dangerous Rogue-GX, can only be used once per game, adding a strategic element to gameplay.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant Rare Rainbow foil and maintain card condition, store Lycanroc-GX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to keep its collector value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Guardians Rising: Introduced Lycanroc-GX as a powerful Fighting-type GX card with a unique ability to manipulate opponent’s bench positioning, enhancing tactical play. The set features this card as a rare rainbow foil, making it a prized collectible within the series.